Pep Guardiola expects Erling Haaland to return for Manchester City in the “next games”. The City boss has played down the prospects of the striker, who is now back in full training, featuring in Friday’s Premier League clash with Wolves but he appears to be making good progress.

City said in a statement on Monday Haaland would see a specialist over the ankle injury he suffered at Bournemouth.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has showered praise on Nico O’Reilly for his versatility and selflessness to operate at left-back despite primarily being an attacking midfielder.O’Reilly